OSHA Inspection: THE PIG PEN INC.

Issued

2025-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $1164.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a) On or about April 25, 2025, at the facility, where the Toyota forklift, model number 42-6FGU25, serial number 62883, with worn ties and a broken horn was not taken out of service.

Issued

2025-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): Ladders were not inspected before the initial use in each work shift, or more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause injury:  a) On or about April 25, 2025, at the facility, where a Werner 4-Step A-frame ladder was not inspected before the initial use in each work shift.  b) On or about April 25, 2025, at the facility, where two Werner extension ladders was not inspected before the initial use in each work shift.

Issued

2025-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $398.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  a) On or about April 25, 2025, at the facility, the training of the forklift operator did not consist of a combination of formal instruction and practical training.

Issued

2025-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $398.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a) On or about April 25, 2025, at the facility, where the employer did not ensure that the employees had been certified to operate Toyota 42-6FGU25 forklift, serial number 62883.

Issued

2025-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) On or about April 25, 2025, on the shop floor, where employees operated a floor drill press that was not anchored to the floor when mixing chemical.